Massachusetts Daily Obituaries 07/04/08

Barrett, Michiko (Masegi) Michiko (Masegi) Barrett, 78, of Horn Lake, MS, and former longtime resident of Leominster, MA, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, South Haven, MS. She was born in Tokyo, Japan and a survivor of the bombing of Tokyo during WWII. Michiko was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rene A. Barrett. She leaves two sons, George Barrett, his wife Pamela of Center TWP, PA, and Robert Barrett, his wife Mary of Worcester, MA; five daughters, Marie Green, her husband… Baxter-Davidson, Sandra Sandra Baxter-Davidson, known to all as Sandi, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at the UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus in Worcester. Sandi was born in Pearl River, NY on December 11, 1948. She spent most of her adult life in Cornwall, NY and moved to Westhborough in 2007. Sandi was a 1967 graduate of Pearl River High School and later, The Berkeley School in White Plains, NY. She worked as an administrator for the NY State Parks Commission at Bear Mountain, NY until 1975 when… Bills, Karen M. (Philip) Hours are Sun., July 6, from 2 to 5 PM at Callahan and Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. Funeral Services are private in St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, Tufts Veterinary Clinic, 200 Westboro Rd., No. Grafton, 01536. To place an on-line condolence, please visit. www.callahanfay.com Fay, Ruth E. Ruth E. Fay, 86, of Westborough, died on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Fay, Sr. who died in 2006. Born in Lincoln, MA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Eva (Haynes) Wheeler. She was educated in Lincoln/Sudbury schools. Mrs. Fay was a homemaker dedicated to her home and family. She is survived by three sons, Robert H. Fay, Jr., of Westborough, Dennis E. Fay of Westborough and Charles E. Fay of Quincy; one… Flynn Jr., Francis J. Francis J. Flynn, Jr., 88, formerly of Country Club Boulevard, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in the Odd Fellows Home. His wife of 50 years, Mary (Noonan) Flynn, died in 2000. He leaves two daughters, Karen M. Larson and her fiancé David Gouin of Worcester and Mary Ellen Mayo and her husband Robert of Florida; a son, Fran Flynn of Worcester; a brother, John Flynn of Worcester; 4 granddaughters; and nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Barbara J. Flynn in 1950 and 3… Fraioli, Shirley M. (Kirwin) Shirley M. (Kirwin) Fraioli, 50, of Auburn, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at home. Shirley is survived by her loving family; her husband, Mario Fraioli; two sons, Mario Fraioli, Jr. of Worcester, Matthew K. Fraioli of Auburn; two daughters, Jayme L Fraioli and Lisa M. Fraioli, both of Auburn; her father, William Kirwin, Sr. of Millbury; three brothers, Michael Kirwin and his wife Frances of Worcester, William Kirwin, Jr. and Anthony Kirwin both of Millbury; four sisters, Jane-Marie Mrazik and her… Kolaczyk, Chester S. hours are on Sunday, July 6, 2-5p.m. and 7-9p.m. at the M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass is on Monday, July 7, at 9:30a.m. at St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church, Melville, NY. Burial in Calverton National Cemetery. Kotel, Walter B. "Bing" Walter B. "Bing" Kotel, 93, died Thursday, July 3rd after a short illness. He leaves his wife, Marjorie D. (Higgins) Kotel; two daughters, Kathleen D. Kotel and Devra J. Kotel both of Leicester; a son, Steven W. Kotel and his wife, Donna of Ft. Myers, Florida; two sisters, Genevieve Ciborowski of Worcester and Frances wife of Vincent Kasauskas of Norwood; a brother, Michael Kotel of Worcester and Cape Coral, Florida; a daughter-in-law, Kristin Kotel of Worcester; five grandchildren, Korey Krier,… Labier, Marguerite J. (Bane) Marguerite J. (Bane) Labier, 94, of Ludlow passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Wingate at Wilbraham in the presence of her family. She was born in Rodessa, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Kelly and Rose Bane. She was raised in Farmington, West Virginia where she attended local schools. Marguerite attended Fairmont State Business College and Bocker Business College, both in Ravenna, Ohio. She resided in Ludlow the past several years and was very proud of having traveled to every state with the… Lavner, Einar V. Einar V. Lavner, 78, died suddenly Tuesday, July 1, 2008. His wife of 49 years, Elaine N. (Smith) Lavner, died in 2000. He leaves 2 sons and a daughter, Robert E. Lavner, John W. Lavner, and Gail A. Maloney, all of Shrewsbury; 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Donna E. Robinson, in 2003. Einar was born in the Bronx, New York, son of Anna E. (Ahlbum) and Helge V. Lavner. He was a Korean War veteran, a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Vasa Order of… Massé, Nancy E. (Bryant) hours are Monday, July 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 West Boylston St. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 8 in the First Congregational Church, 26 Central St., West Boylston. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston. A complete obituary will appear in Monday's paper. For directions and online condolence book please visit www.faybrothers.com Matte, Evelyn L. Evelyn L. Matte, 97, formerly of Colonial Dr., died Wednesday, June 25, at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. She had been a resident at Mount St. Francis Health Center in Woonsocket for the past year. She is survived by her sister, Alice Baldwin and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by 3 brothers, Theodore, Alfred, and Edward Matte; and 7 sisters, Beatrice Matte, Florence Morvan, Yvonne St. Amant, Cora Mucciarone, Ida Giguere, Emma Farrar and Pearl Grenon. Born in the Linwood section of… Pozzessere, Angelina Mero Angelina Mero Pozzessere passed away May 24th, 2008, quietly, in her sleep. Until that moment, she was vital and a joy, regaling her family with stories and the world's best meatballs. "Nana Lena" was born in Worcester, MA, July 2nd, 1920, the daughter of Angelo and Mary D'Onfrio Mero, Italian immigrants who worked hard to make a living in the states. She grew up off Shrewsbury Street with sisters Grace, Ida, and Delores and brothers Frank and John. During World War II, she married… Ringquist Sr., James E. Untitled Walker, Carl E. Carl E. Walker, 70, of Milford, ME, formerly of Westborough, died on Friday, July 4, 2008 at home. He was the husband of Linda F. (Morse) Walker. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., are incomplete.